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“7 SECRETS TO BECOMING A POPULAR EXPAT IN THE PHILIPPINES”
First of all, if something is a secret, I probably shouldn’t be revealing it. I’ve lived in the Philippines for over 11 years. As a […]
“PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATION WARNS AGAIN: ‘NO VISA, NO ENTRY!'”
No visa, no entry rule for alien spouses of Pinoys. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded foreign spouses of Filipinos intending to travel to the […]
Immigrating to the Philippines during COVID-19
Are you considering immigrating to the Philippines during COVID-19? Because of the current coronavirus pandemic, only foreigners with long-term visas are currently able to enter […]
Massive Internet Problems in the Philippines
Massive internet problems in the Philippines are not a new issue. Since moving to the Philippines over 11 years, I’ve experienced crippling, frustrating slow internet […]
What is the Proper Abbreviation for the Philippines?
Seems like the Philippines, like other governments across the planet, love acronyms. Since retiring to the Philippines almost 11 years ago, I’ve encountered an abundance […]
Should Lori Loughlin have Attempted to Bribe College Officials in Philippines?
Because I have too much time on my hands, I read the entertainment news along with local news reports from the Philippines. I ran across […]
Old Geezers in Philippines Will not be Under House Arrest
For those readers not familiar with the term “old geezer” here’s what Your Dictionary.com says: “Old geezer is a somewhat insulting term for an older […]
Board Games Break the Boredom in the Philippines
During the current worldwide COVID-19 crisis, more and more families are getting together playing board games. Board games break the boredom in the Philippines and […]
1st Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Death Outside of China Recorded in Philippines
From a February 2 Press Release from the Philippine Dept of Health (DOH.) The Department of Health (DOH) and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine […]
8 Potheads Pinched Smoking in Quezon Police Car
As a result of this headline in today’s Inquirer.net, “8 nabbed in pot session inside a police vehicle in Quezon,” I surmised the article would […]
Philippine Hospitals CANNOT Imprison You for Non-Payment
In the Philippines some hospitals try to hold patients hostage until their bill is fully paid. I know from personal experience. An armed guard at […]
“Fixer Upper” Joanna Gaines Puts Up Christmas Tree Late
First of all, we’ve had our Christmas tree up since the last week of October. Furthermore, our tree was on “Filipino Time” this year. The […]
If You’re Pregnant in the Philippines, Don’t Eat Balut
Take some advice from the crusty old expat.